Winging their way to a forest near you…
BRUCE SIMPSON, Blendon Woods Naturalist Spring is my favorite time for bird watching. As the lakes and river thaw, many waterfowl fly north and some of the seed-eating birds migrate …Read More
Getting down and dirty in the garden
MEGAN FLEISCHER, Inniswood Horticulturist Take advantage of energy you’ve stored after a long winter with these simple gardening tasks. By the time summer hits, you’ll be happy you completed these …Read More
Tim Talks: Overnight backpacking is fun for all
The chirping of birds, the smell of a campfire, the thrill of a pull on your fishing line…what more could you ask for. At Scioto Grove, you can backpack with …Read More
Catch ’em if you can
BRANDON NOVOTNY, Park Ranger Prairie Oaks Spring has arrived in Central Ohio and fishing is starting to heat up. Your Metro Parks offer fishing at many of our parks, and …Read More
Picture this: Abounding beauty in the parks
Amy Colgan, Guest Blogger Picture this. The noise in the woods was startlingly loud. This was no squirrel rustling through the leaves; it was something much larger. Just as I …Read More
April showers bring May flowers…
Scott Felker, Three Creeks Naturalist After what seems like the winter that lasted for forever, spring is finally here and so are the wildflowers. That means it’s time to search …Read More
Tip of the Campaign Hat – Announcements
Our duties have kept us busy and kept us away from the Ranger Blog too long. It is time to catch up on some of the achievements and promotions within …Read More
Tim Talks: Exceptional Metro Parks volunteers
We’re always amazed by the extraordinary people in our Metro Parks, like Lashonda, an incredible rock star volunteer. Check out her story on Tim Talks and stay tuned to see …Read More
Rangers Use New Rescue Boat
Last September, Metro Parks purchased a rescue boat for operations at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. While we have Metro Parks along many waterways in Central Ohio, Scioto Audubon is the only …Read More
Baby animals are busting out in Metro Parks
BRANDON NOVOTNY, Park Ranger Prairie Oaks Spring brings a deluge of baby animals to our Metro Parks, as birds and wildlife nest and raise their offspring. Coming upon any animal …Read More
Tim Talks: Get outside and find your park
One time at Metro Parks… All the best stories start this way and we want to hear yours. Follow our Tim Talks as we interview park visitors about their favorite …Read More
Bird photography a passion
Bird photography is a passion for Adam Brandemihl, who started coming to the parks five years ago to exercise and get a bit of fresh air. On his visits, Adam …Read More
Turkeys at Blendon Woods now common, but it wasn’t always this way
BRUCE SIMPSON, Blendon Woods Naturalist Turkeys are now common at Blendon Woods, but it wasn’t always that way. One morning around 15 years ago, as I walked along the Brookside …Read More
Metro Parks make life better for new Central Ohio residents
Metro Parks filled a void for a couple that recently moved to Central Ohio from Lansing, Michigan, to be close to their daughter. Barbara and Paul Toman are in their …Read More
Summer camps are a go at Metro Parks
AUDREY ZIMMERMAN, Camp & Special Events Coordinator ‘Twas the morning of camp signup, when all through the Metro Parks Not a staff member was sleeping, all up while it was …Read More
Insects employ clever ways of coping with winter cold
CAMERON SVOBODA, Naturalist Blacklick Woods Insects may be small, but they make up the majority of animal life. Whether or not we like them, we need them. Insects pollinate a …Read More
Coming Soon To A Vernal Pool Near You
ANDREA KRAVA, Blendon Woods/Rocky Fork Senior Naturalist We’ve definitely had our fair share of snow and single-digit temperatures this winter. By late February to mid-March we’ll start having warmer days (by …Read More
Rangers ensure clean parks with Greenways clean up
AMANDA MARKS, Park Ranger Pickerington Ponds As a ranger at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park in Canal Winchester, it’s my job to ensure that the park remains a safe and clean …Read More